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YG58 VXC

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,173 mi
Last recorded82,173 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 VXC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 82,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside front coil spring corroded

Nearside front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside front caliper corroded

Offside and nearside front steering arm corroded

Offside and nearside front track rod end corroded

Offside and nearside front wheel hubs corroded

Offside and nearside rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 78,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 77,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 76,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,241 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,065 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deterated

nearside front shocker has slight corrosion to casing

various suspension and subframes have corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2018 67,884 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessivly corroded and weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing rear (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deterated

nearside front shocker has slight corrosion to casing

various suspension and subframes have corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2017 62,153 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop mising

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear bump stops loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 47,688 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear bump stops loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,335 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 42,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,458 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,459 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs corrosion setting in

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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YG58 VXC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 57,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG58 VXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG58 VXC registered?

YG58 VXC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is YG58 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG58 VXC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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